IDF Corroborates Hezbollah ‘Scud-D’ Claims

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released an infographic on 2 March stating that the Lebanese group Hezbollah has ‘Scud-D’ ballistic missiles in its inventory.

This is the first time the IDF has gone on the record to corroborate reports that Syria is transferring its longest-range missiles to its Lebanese ally.

The first claims that Hezbollah was acquiring ‘Scud-Ds’ emerged in April 2010, when the then Israeli president Shimon Peres said that Syria was transferring ‘Scud’ ballistic missiles to the group. While he did not identify the types involved, unidentified members of his entourage told journalists they were ‘Scud-Ds’. […]